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Reimagining Nigeria's Upstream Sector: A Strategic Leap Toward Cost Efficiency

The petroleum sector remains the mainstay of the Nigeria economy, contributing significantly foreign exchange earnings, our GDP and revenue

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KPMG Nigeria

Local Content Policies In Nigeria's Maritime Sector: Impact On Economic Growth

Following Nigeria's colonial and post-colonial eras, indigenous participation in key economic sectors remained limited, posing a significant challenge to national development and self-reliance.

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

A Review Of The NERC Order Regarding The Delineation And Operational Requirements For Distribution Companies (DisCos) 2025

Since its enactment, the Electricity Act (EA) of 2023 caused a significant shift in Nigeria's energy sector (electricity market).

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Alliance Law Firm

Regulations On The Procedure For Electricity Tariff Reviews In The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry

On the 20th of September, 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the Regulations on the Procedure for Electricity Tariff Reviews 2024 as empowered by Sections 34 and 226 of the Electricity Act, 2023.

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Alliance Law Firm

Addressing Energy Security In Nigeria: Whither The Upstream Petroleum Operations Order 2025

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Alliance Law Firm

Joint Ventures In Nigeria: How Foreign Investors Can Structure Safe, Profitable Partnerships

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

Unpacking Nigeria's Power Sector Investments: Are We On Track?

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Tope Adebayo LP

2025 Power Sector Mid-Year Report

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Tope Adebayo LP

The 2025 Nigeria Oil And Gas Industry Mid-Year Report And Future Projections

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Tope Adebayo LP

The National Integrated Electricity Policy 2024

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Tope Adebayo LP

How The Carbon Credit Market Works In Nigeria: Key Applicable Laws, Policies, And Institutions

Nigeria Environment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Beyond Three Years Of The PIA: Legal And Regulatory Impact On Nigeria's Oil And Gas Sector

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

A Comprehensive Guide For Foreign Investors Doing Business In Nigeria (Power And Renewable Energy)

Gresyndale Legal

NERC's Guidelines On The Registration And Engagement Of Third‑Party Collection Service Providers

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Tope Adebayo LP

Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Beyond Three Years Of The PIA: Legal And Regulatory Impact On Nigeria's Oil And Gas Sector

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

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The Trusted Advisors

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Impact Of Key Provisions On Individuals, Businesses, And The Economy

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KPMG Nigeria

Nigeria Remains On The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Grey List For AML/CFT/PF Deficiencies: The Way Forward

Nigeria Government

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Doing Business With The Nigerian Government: Key Considerations For Private Sector Players

Nigeria's Federal Government remains the largest economic player owning vast land, oil reserves, infrastructure assets, and regulatory powers that influence every sector.

Nigeria Government

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Balogun Harold

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Operations (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Executive Order, 2025

On May 29, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Operations (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order, 2025 (the "Order"), which has a retroactive commencement date of April 30, 2025.

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

New Rules For Fintechs In The Electricity Sector

Effective as of May 27 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC") issued formal guidelines for the registration and engagement of Third-Party Collection Service Providers...

BH

Balogun Harold

Managing Residential Estates In Lagos: Estate Dues Issues

Megawatts Nigeria Ltd v. Registered Trustees of Gbagada Phase II Residents' Association is a cautionary tale for residential estates and gated communities across Nigeria.

Nigeria Government

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Balogun Harold

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline: Reflections On The WAGP Tariff Methodology

BH

Balogun Harold

Shell v. Minister Of Petroleum Resources: Matters Arising

BH

Balogun Harold

Energy And Natural Resources Practice Group

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Private Capital: What Suits Your Family?

Nigeria Commercial

Acuity Partners

From Fragmentation To Reform: A Robust Analysis And Understanding Of The PIA 2021's Impact On Upstream Petroleum Operations In Nigeria (Part 1)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Federal Government Of Nigeria Introduces Cost Efficiency Incentive Framework For Upstream Operators

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Energy Transition In Africa – A Bumpy Ride?

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Establishment Of State Electricity Markets And Regulatory Commissions

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

Nigeria's EV Opportunity: Is Nigeria's Solid Mineral Sector Ready For This Opportunity?

Worldwide Energy

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

A Bolt Into The Future – Are The National Integrated Electricity Policy And The Integrated Electricity Plan 2024 The Fulcrum For Our Power Sector Transformation?

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Energy Transition In Africa – A Bumpy Ride?

Energy underpins economic growth, lives and livelihoods.

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Establishment Of State Electricity Markets And Regulatory Commissions

Paragraph 14(b) Part II of the Second Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 2(2) of the Electricity Act of 2023 ("EA") empowers states in Nigeria...

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Nigeria's EV Opportunity: Is Nigeria's Solid Mineral Sector Ready For This Opportunity?

In a strategic development poised to reshape Nigeria's industrial landscape, China is set to deepen its collaboration with Nigeria through the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) factories.

Worldwide Energy

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Tope Adebayo LP

A Bolt Into The Future – Are The National Integrated Electricity Policy And The Integrated Electricity Plan 2024 The Fulcrum For Our Power Sector Transformation?

The enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 now effectively incorporates Nigeria's federal system in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry in that, State Governments in Nigeria now have the powers, subject to the EA, to establish and operate their own State electricity market.

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Nigerian Midstream And Downstream Subsector Watch

KN

KPMG Nigeria

The Conduit February 2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has issued a directive mandating crude oil producers to comply with the domestic crude oil supply obligations...

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ENR Advisory

Afreximbank's $3 Billion Power Move: Is Africa Ready To Refine Its Future?

In a bold play to reclaim control of Africa's energy destiny, the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged $3 billion to finance the purchase of locally refined petroleum products across the continent.

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Price Isn't Right: Planning With Escalation Clauses Before Costs Hit The Roof

Rising costs. Delayed timelines. Frustrated partners. These are just a few of the issues that can arise when a contract does not anticipate unexpected increases in the cost of materials, labour, or fuel.

Nigeria Commercial

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Cost Price Ratio And The Reasonability Test For Expenses Of Upstream Companies

It has been three years since the Petroleum Industry Act ("PIA" or the "Act") was signed into law, and the implementation of the Act has come into full swing.

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Cutting Carbon At Sea: A Review Of Nigeria's Commitment To The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Net Zero Framework

Nigeria Transport

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Stren & Blan Partners

NNPC Limited: Rethinking The Rationale For An IPO

BH

Balogun Harold

Overview Of International Climate Change Regulations

Nigeria Environment

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Candelp

Leveraging Technology For Maritime Security: A Solution To Piracy Threats In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Licenses Issued, But Can Nigeria's Refineries Survive Without Crude?

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Implementation And Challenges Of The CCA 2021

Nigeria Environment

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Candelp

Compliance Framework: CCA 2021.

Nigeria Environment

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Candelp

Nigerian Electricity Trading Market

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Domestic Crude Oil Supply Obligation (Dcso) – Implications On Economic Development In Nigeria

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Power Sector News Updates

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Significant Tax Developments In Nigeria

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G ELIAS

Nigerian Mining Sector Watch - Volume 6

KN

KPMG Nigeria

A Comparative Analysis On Compressed Natural Gas Adoption In Nigeria: Key Considerations Before Conversion

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Renewable Energy: Requirements To Operate A Solar Business In Nigeria

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Pavestones Legal

Assessment Of The Climate Change Act (CCA) 2021: Compliance Obligation Of Oil And Gas Operators

Nigeria Environment

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Candelp

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